Montpellier Integrated Studies Program

Students on the Montpellier Integrated Studies program combine a variety of French-taught special courses (grammar, phonetics, writing, French art, history and culture) for U.S. students with integrated courses with French students at the Paul Valéry University (liberal arts/humanities) and University of Montpellier (sciences, business and engineering). Credit-bearing internships are available in a variety of fields and supplemental excursions introduce students to the beauty of southern France.

In addition, UMN offers an optional, 1-credit, online Global Identity course, which focuses on helping you process your international experiences, apply what you've learned upon your return to the U.S, and market your time abroad to future employers.

Complete a Northwestern Study Abroad Application by the appropriate deadline

Complete an UMN application by the program's deadline

Languages: French

Language Requirements:

2 years or the equivalent of college-level French

Housing:

Students choose from the following UMN-arranged housing options:

homestay with a local French family,

traditional French apartment,

the Observatoire student residence, or

dormitory.

Meal plans vary by housing option. If you have special dietary needs or severe allergies to cats or dogs, UMN strongly encourages students to select the traditional apartment, Observatoire, or dormitory option.